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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. April 24. 1969 NIWSMMt PUIUSHIII ASSOCIATION GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner. Oregon 97836 Phono 676-9228 MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 30. 1883. The Heppner Times established November 18, ibsjy. consolidated February 13, 1912. MEMBER Association Founded 1885 WESLEY A. SHERMAN EDITOR AND PUBLISHER HELEN E. SHERMAN ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ARNOLD RAYMOND REGGIE PASCAL Shop Foreman Linotype Operator Printer DALE COOPER CAIL BURKENBINE Pressman Society Circulation Subscription Rates: $5.00 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Mailed Single Copies 15 Cents in Advance.; Minimum Billing 50 cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as becond Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. OTHER EDITORS SAY Consolidation Chatter '(By GILES FRENCH, IN SHERMAN COUNTY JOURNAL) A well known newspaper published in Oregon's smallest county, the Oregonian, likes to play at the most reprehensi ble sport of kings: rearranging other peoples' geography. Playing God is a dangerous practice and is, in fact, a major reason why the American colonies separated from Great Brit ain and established a smaller government on this continent. The Oregonian would like to consolidate the rural coun ties of Oregon probably to the end that all courthouses would be surrounded by pavement Instead of being situated amidst green lawns and shading trees. That, to the Oregonian, would be progress. The trend in the world is toward smaller governments witness the United Nations. Certainly it would be hard to prove that larger units of government, nations or counties, do a more successful job than do the smaller ones. Now when there Is a drive toward encouraging people to get better acquainted with their government, "write your con gressman, take a part in government, etc.," it seems a queer time to advocate changes that would remove government far ther from the people. Sherman, and other counties that come under the Ore gonian's scorn because they have less than ten thousand in habitants, can successfully challenge Multnomah county for quality of government. And if you want to know the pur poses of government, they are eloquently set forth in the pre amble of the constitution of these United States: "form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our pos terity . . ." It should be known to everyone that consolidations of government always cost more despite all arguments made for economy when proposed. We know our county court as "Vern, Pat and Luke" and if we refer to them as the honor able court it Is either in derision or formality; we know our county officials and we do not permit them to acquire any delusions of grandeur. We truly have a government of our peers, our equals, and that is the way it should be. Sure we could drive a hundred miles to reach the court house, but we wouldn't go as often and would eventually as sume a more subservient attitude toward our government and our officers. There are problems aplenty in Multnomah county, enough that we can see why that paper would seek relief from them by looking afar. It wants a stadium; we have a pretty use ful one that we built ourselves; it needs some mass transpor tation; we don't need it, being small; it has a pressing wel fare problem; we need none at all and only have one because of a general law. We are getting along fine, thank you, are paying our bills and staying out of debt, letting the rest of the world go its way as long as it doesn't interfere with us, and we have no problems we can't handle. GLF a I I U YOUR SENATOR REPORTS . . . ARNIE HEDMAN (left), band director and carnival chairman, was exultant with tho response at the Band CarnlvaL Here be hap pily checks proceeds at a booth with Ernie McCabe (center) and Jim Lovgren. (G-T Photo) Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman Mann to Man By REP, JRVIN MANN. Jr. IV.: The sensational reversal by the Supreme Court of the cir cuit court decision in the Johnson-Thornton case freed the House Elections Committee to move to correct some inequities and vagaries in our Corrupt Practices Act and we are mov ing this week to do that. The first priority is to pro vide that where a corrupt prac tice Is proved aalnst an elec tion winner, a vacancy will oc cur to be filled in a manner prescribed by law which means either by a special election or appointment by some executive officer. Clarification as to whether travel should be required to be reported by a candidate and whether contributions by fellow employees and relatives should be considered contributions by the candidate himself these are questions that should be decided for the protection of candidates as well as the public. Do we want a candidate for the legislature to be guilty of a crime u tie rails to report or even reports late because he wasn't aware of the law? Bri bery and fraud, yes, but do we va n Timinal penalties for mi nor offenses? Do we want the courts to be allowed to decide if a yiolation of the act had a material effect on the outcome of the election? Congressional Redistricting Recent U. S. Supreme Court decisions on Congressional dis tricting in New York and Mis souri leave no doubt that our Congressional districts are illeg- j ally out of balance. However, districting can only be done on the basis of federal census figures. Those today are the 1960 figures which are set far out of balance. It appears doubtful to me that the Su preme Court would direct Ore Eon to re-dlstrict before the 1970 federal census figures are available to the 1971 legislat ure and I think that the work should be done then. This legislative session is coming to a close but the next two weeks will see some mo mentous things emerge from it. GENE STARKS, who gets out "SoroDtimistings," the little monthly mimeo publication for the Heppner Soroptimists, has some cuties in her last issue. relative to some of the mem bers and their occupations. She titles these quips "April Foolishness." Note how neatly they apply to the ones of whom she writes: Eleanor Gonty (Shoes-Radios) "We have a transistor set you'll love: it interferes with your neighbor's lawn mower." (That's a switch). VI Lanham (Apartments) When I dented a fender. Con ley said, 'Well, that's the way the Mercedes Benz'." (For those who don't know, the Lanhams have one). Sylvia McDaniel (County Treasurer) "Soroptimists are working for women to get men s wages. Haven t they always? Sadie Parrish (County Clerk) "If you think politics is easy, try climbing up on the fence while keeping your ears to the ground." Alice Soward (Farley Motors) "Learned from the automo bile: It's better to idle your mo tor when you feel like stripping a gear." (That's advice we need ! ) Marlene Gray (Auto Repair Shop) "Mike told the owner of a foreign car he'd be better off if he deported It." Betty Pfeiffer (Western Auto) "Never buy anything with a handle on it it means work." I Helen Sherman )Co-publisher Gazette-Times) "Doing bus! ness without advertising is like winking at a man in the dark You know what you're doing but he doesn t. . Joyce Kitch (Special Assessor) 'Most of the taxpayers I know are still alive and kicking." Marlys Phegley (Bank of Eastern Oregon) "When mon ey grows on trees, there's likely some grafting going on somewhere." Madge Thomson (Thomson Bros. Grocery) "Grocery buy ing is lust one long staple chase." Wavel Wilkinson (Wilkinson Ranch) "Horse sense dwells in a stable mind." Terry Lincecum (Art Teach er) "A tour through modern art galleries makes me think it may be dangerous to tell a girl she is pretty as a picture." What a bunch of gals! Sorry we couldn t reprint all the cute quips. LOOKING BACK on the band carnival, it appears to this corner that the sponsoring com mittee set a new high mark in a spirit of cooperation, and the results were vividly apparent. It shows what can be accomp lished if everyone cheerfully says, "Yes, I'll help," and then pitches in to do his part. The committee involved more pers ons than ever before, and the way we hear it, scarcely any one said that he was too busy or couldn't help when he was called on to do a little job with the carnival. The resells nearly $1000 profit for band uniforms and PTA projects, and a lot of fun for everyone, the 1ov of achieve ment, and a feeling of united community spirit for a fine cause. This truly was a masterful job of organization and an ex ample of unified effort that should be remembered for a long time. WE'VE WRITTEN several times about the number of Heppner and Morrow county people who achieve prominent positions of statewide or Northwest note. We're sure that our little pop ulation contributes more state presidents, state chairmen, and state heads in different fields than almost any other area of comparable size. Now comes another: Judge Paul Jones being elected grand high priest of the Grand Chap ter of Royal Arch Masons of Oregon. Congratulations! At the same time, Herman Winter becomes grand orator and Howard Bryant becomes grand sentinel. How nice this is for Heppner! . WE HEAR a report that state police broke " up a novel 'homt in Anson Wright park the other day. A couple, com plete with longjhalr. beards and the rest of the ,now too-familiar accoutreme n t s. . came . from southern California to set up a happy home. They constructed this in Robinson Crusoe style of bark, tree limbs and branches. From all appearances the new residents were i true " hippies. maybe straying north from Big bur or Haieht-Ashburv. Apparently they were in the crude abode for about a month, until state police came along and advised them that this pic turesque little park wasn t a residential district. Like a pair of slvallows which had strayed off course on the way to Capistrano, the couple left without protest and flitted away, with 'nary a complaint about police brutality nor any necessity to impose a curfew at Anson Wright. ; IT'S GREAT to have the Knox Variety store open and serv ing the public, adding a bright new spot to our downtown dis trict. Even the smell of popcorn is enticing. The very complete stock will help fill in some needed gaps of what our busi nesses have to offer towards the goal of being able to say, PUTMAN FLYING, INC. WEE PRAY1 N CALL HOTEL HEPPNER PH. 676-9623 Thus far this session I have talked about the bigger items before the Legislature, in terms of fiscal implications or impact on the state. Today I would liKe to continue this policy by talk lng about a program that will net Oreeon a 1.000 profit in economic growth. This Is not ric- tton but tact. or I am tarn ine about the Sea Grant pro gram at Oregon State Univer sity. Eleven years ago this depart ment. known then as the Ocean ography Department, started out with a 16-foot boat, a couple of test tubes in a leather satchel and a dream of a scientist that things would get better. From its shaky beginning, and from the small financial aid from the i State, this research program of the sea grew in size and sta ture until its recognition was noticed throughout the nation, thus allowing it to become one of the nations first Sea Grant colleges. Old Idea With New Twist Sea Grant is an old idea with a new twist. It's an old idea because it is fashioned after the land grant scheme of the mid 1800's, which has been benefic ial to the development of ag ricultural land. It's a new twist because it emphasizes the in creased production and use of products from the sea rather than land. It also promotes in vestigation into a wide range of other ocean related research and teaching programs. In a state like ours, that is so closely tied to the ocean and ocean-related industries, this work and research is vital to our economic expansion of the fu ture. This program is the final step in taking research data and applying it to practical uses for the consumer, industry and the state as a whole. As you look at the progress of the program even in its infancy stages of today, you will have to agree that this final step is being ta ken. Super Salmon Developed For example, sports and com mercial fishermen, both, will be pleased to learn that oceanog- raphers in cooperation with the State Fish Commission have de veloped the "super salmon." This fish is reared in one-fourth the normal time, is stronger, healthier and returns to fresh water sooner for harvesting. They have also developed what is known as the Oregon Moist Pellet. This pellet, made from fish waste, is a feed that has virtually guaranteed disease-free fish' in our hatcheries. This not only means more fish for the sportsmen, but an in creased supply for our $50 mil lion a year fishing industry. In other areas of endeavor, scientists have produced more efficient means of keeping the fish fresher longer, thus expand ing the market and improving the quality of the product. Engineers, in cooperation with BY KEN JERNSTEDT. STATE SENATOR 18th District Including Morrow county thp nroeram. are designing bet ter boats and equipment for the fisherman. They are developing modern ports that are more ei ficlent and more accessible which will cut the cost of ship ping. They are devising methods to combat pollution. They are developing new foods made from waste fish such as hamburger, sausages and pepperoni to name a few. A method of using waste fish for fertilizer has been devised. This not only creates another Industry, but assists agricul ture. They are experimenting with better weather forecasting de vices through the buoy pro- pram. It is expected that when the buoy program is perfected we will be able accurately to predict the weather days in ad vance. Terrain Mapped Thev have mapped m aeiau the terrain off our coast out to a 150-mile limit. This has had a great impact on the fishing industrv bv eiving it a more efficient method of finding its resource. Thev are developing an ex tension service that will take the Sea Grant program into the homes so as to instruct the homemaker in the best manner in which to use sea products All this and more is being done by this program which draws all facets ot tne univer sity community know-hlw to li crease Oregon's industries and Oregon's liveability. Cost Small What does all this cost? Very little. Last biennium. the Legislat ure contributed some $151,000 to ocean research. This year the contribution is expected to be nearly the same. This represents omy auoui une-MAiii oi uie en tire research budget. The rest of the monies come from grants loans and girts Although this program has only begun to benefit us as Ore gonians, the possibilities are un limited. It has been estimated that for every one dollar invested in the program 10 dollars will be re alized in the state's economy. This is about a 1,000 return for our moderate investment. I Sunnysiders Due For Church Series The Sunnysiders, Evangelists Troy and Jean Gulnn, will ap pear at the Assembly of God church nt a series of meetings lrom Sunday, April 27, through Friday. May 2, starting at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Robert Wolfe, pas tor, announces. The evangelists feature coun try gospel music. "In addition to their singing, their preaching is Inspiring." the Rev. Wolfe said. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the meetings In the church at the corner of Willow and Gale Streets. There is no admission charge. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cox of San Jose. Calif., visited here for a short time last Thursday and Friday wich his brothers, Ben Cox of Heppner, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Cox. and other relatives. The couple planned to travel with their pickup camper to Baker for visit with relatives prior to making the return trip home. COMMUNITY BILLBOARD would say this is a mighty good MEETING CALENDAR "You can find It in Heppner!" Grand opening will be next week but the store is already open to shoppers and browsers. Congratulations to Henry Gohr ine. Judy Watkins, and the rest of the crew! Welcome to our community! w W V WE MISS having Larry Cook drop in for a chat and hope he is back around soon. Today (Tuesday) completes a month that he has been in the hospi tal following a heart attack, but he is coming along good. Dont get impatient, Larry. Take it easy and relax. It will be great to see you out again, fit and hearty, but you are in good hands until you have rest ed up enough to circulate again. Are You A Subscriber? 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A-2 and B schools competing POMONA GRANGE Rhea Creek Grange Hall Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m, Dinner at noon Guest speaker, Allen P. Wheeler, state grange mas ter, 2:00 p.m. Everyone wel come SPRING CARD PARTY Monday, April 28, 8 p.m. St. Patrick's Parish hall Dessert, bridge and pinochle Tickets, $1.00 each. Everyone invited PIE & COFFEE SALE Friday night during Moon light Sale 7 to 10 p.m. By Christian Church Deacon nesses Peterson Building, next to Gardner's PLANT SALE Bv lone Garden Club Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m, to 5 P.m. "The Spot" Youth Center, lone Pie and Coffee, all day Big selection of plants for yard or garden SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-3625 Heppner a SPRINGTIME . . . Is Plant ina Time Choose from the Big Selection Of O Annuals and Chrysanthemums Perennials Bulbs & Tubers Flowering Shrubs and Geraniums House Plants Herbs And Other Miscellaneous Varieties At The Annual IONE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 From 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. lone Youth Center "The Spot" Pie and Coffee Served Throughout the Day THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME-OWNED BANK AS A COMTJN1TY SERVICE ANK OF BAN astern Oregon u IONE MEMBER. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
